LAS VEGAS, NV, January 17, 2012 – “Say it ain’t so Mo.” According to Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) Executive Director Keith Kizer, former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal has tested possible for anabolic steriods (drostanolone). This news come in the wake of his January 7th TKO victory over Lorenz Larkin at the Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine event that was held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and broadcast on the Showtime network.
With this news, King Mo now joins a notable list of athletes that have previously tested positive for steriods that includes Josh Barnett, Hermes Franca, and Royce Gracie, just to name a few. He should also expect to join fellow Strikeforce top fighter Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos on that list of notable athletes set to be suspended due to performance-enhancing drug violations in the last month.
As of now, there has been no statement issued by Lawal or the rest of his camp. He does retain the right to appeal the results but no word yet on whether or not he will do so.
As for the rest of the fighters from the Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine card, Luke Rockhold, Keith Jardine, Robbie Lawler, Muhammed Lawal, Tyron Woodley, Tarec Saffiedine, Tyler Stinson, Nah-Shon Burrell, James Terry, Gian Villante, Trevor Smith, Ricky Legere, Chris Spang, Estevan Payan and Alonzo Martinez.Those fighters all passed the NSAC tests with no positives.
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